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Bayou Community Academy Charter School

800 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301Lafourche Parish →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Charter
515
Students
Total enrolled
$17,007
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 515 students in grades PK–08 in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,007 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bayou Community Academy Charter School is a large elementary in Thibodaux, Louisiana, serving grades PK–08 with 515 students. The district invests $17,007 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Bayou Community Academy Charter School

515
Total Students
18.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
30%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution244 male · 271 female
47%
53%
Male 47%Female 53%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility30%
National avg 52% · 157 students
Student Composition
73%
12%
8%
Asian2%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black12%
Multiracial8%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 220090002330

Academic Outcomes at Bayou Community Academy Charter School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 77th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 70301

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,007Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,007
State avg
$18,624
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,483
Student Support$3,231
Administration$2,041
Operations$2,551
Other$1,701
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,007 spent per student, an estimated $7,534 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
30%
42%
State government
30.2%
Local (property tax)
41.7%
Federal programs
28.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,007/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Thibodaux Elementary SchoolBayou Blue Elementary SchoolLockport Lower Elementary SchoolW.S. Lafargue Elementary School
+14 more
↓
Middle
Larose-Cut Off Middle SchoolWest Thibodaux Middle SchoolBayou Blue Middle SchoolLockport Middle School
+4 more
↓
High School
Thibodaux High SchoolCentral Lafourche High SchoolSouth Lafourche High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyLafourche Parish
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictLafourche Parish →
Phone: (985)446-3011
NCES ID: 220090002330
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Thibodaux seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Lafourche Parish
High
Thibodaux High School
1,454 students · 09–12
● 49 opp60% FRL
High
Central Lafourche High School
1,360 students · 09–12
61% FRL
High
South Lafourche High School
1,108 students · 09–12
61% FRL
Elem
Thibodaux Elementary School
592 students · PK–01
● 49 opp77% FRL
Elem
Bayou Blue Elementary School
511 students · PK–02
58% FRL
Other
Virtual Academy of Lafourche
494 students · KG–12
● 49 opp57% FRL
Mid
Larose-Cut Off Middle School
481 students · 06–08
57% FRL
Elem
Lockport Lower Elementary School
460 students · PK–02
● 48 opp53% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
800 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.